7.12.2023.
Splendid Palace,
Riga, Latvia
Hosted by
Founding partner
Celebrate the Baltic front-runners in sustainability innovation
Deadline: October 8.
Apply Now & Don't Miss Out!
Today, forests burn, air pollutes, and seas rise...yet too many turn a blind eye.
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The United Nations warns we have 500 days to avoid climate catastrophe as temperatures break heat records worldwide.
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But problems also hold solutions. Limitations, opportunities.
And, while some headlines spell doom, innovation blossoms across industries. From Estonian wind power advancements to Latvian waste-eliminating print models to Lithuanian schools championing zero waste, change is in the air. Apply by October 8th - Don't Miss Out!
Awards Categories
Climate Innovations
Initiatives that aim to address the climate crisis by developing innovative solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the effects of climate change, and promote climate resilience.
Examples: A multinational in Riga launching a carbon-neutral initiative; an SME in Kaunas initiating its first tree-planting event; consortiums in Tallinn fostering sustainable collaborations; policymakers drafting sustainability regulations in Vilnius; Tartu municipality's water technology pilots; NGOs partnering with corporates to promote eco-friendly initiatives; tech startups in Liepāja devising innovative climate technologies backed by investors. Any solution mitigating ecological damage is eligible.
Previous finalists:
Decarbonisation in shipping and maritime logistics
Cutting-edge technologies to develop biomaterials from hardwood
Why apply?
Baltics emerge on the global stage, with innovations across industries.
This year, our award categories encompass every facet of sustainability – from grassroots efforts to technological advancements and innovations. The future of the Baltic region is being written, and you are invited to be a part of this narrative. Connect with frontrunners, drive growth, and secure tangible results in form of partnerships by joining us in shaping a future that thrives.
October 8th: Final Day to Apply.
Sustainability awards process & timeline
SEPT 12 - OCT 8
APPLICATIONS
Organizations and individuals apply for chosen categories by filling in an online form. Applicants can apply in more than one category. Application form is united for the five thematic categories, however, it differs for the Sustainability Ambassador category.
OCT 8 - NOV 19
JURY EVALUATION
Application forms are used for the evaluation. Category specific jury members evaluate all eligible applications by allocating individual scores based on the evaluation criteria.
NOV 23
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
TOP 3 finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2023 are announced in each category. For the Sustainability Ambassador category separate TOP 3 is selected from each country - Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
NOV 23 - DEC 6
FINALIST
PROMOTION & PREPERATION
Finalists in five thematic categories prepare their Final Pitches for the Jury members to be pitched during the Awards ceremony. In the meantime, the public is choosing their winners in the Sustainability Ambassador category.
DEC 7
SUSTAINABILITY FORUM & AWARDS CEREMONY
➔ One-day conference
➔ Finalist pitches
➔ Winner announcement
➔ Matchmaking
➔ Innovation Exhibit
Full day of celebrating Baltic sustainability and innovation leaders at Splendid Palace in Riga.
Tickets
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